The New York State Gaming Commission reported more than $344.8 million sports wagering handle for the week ending Jan. 29, adding suspense to the Empire State’s bid to post the first $2 billion monthly handle of the post-PASPA era.

The five weekly reports that include January started with the week of Dec. 26-Jan. 1, with New Year’s Day falling on Week 17 of the NFL season. The commission does not break down wagering on a daily basis in its reports, leaving it uncertain how much of the $410.8 million wagered that week was placed on events to kick off 2023. The chances of reaching $2 billion took a hit with the Buffalo Bills being eliminated in the divisional round of the playoffs by the Cincinnati Bengals, reducing local interest in wagering on the AFC Championship Game.